David Frykman
InvestorGeneral Partner at Norrsken VC
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
Writes $100K – $5M checks
About
David Frykman, a hands-on scaling expert with 25+ years in entrepreneurship, has angel-backed Acne Studios and GeoGuessr and holds an MBA, an economics degree and training in psychology and philosophy.
Contact· published on David's own website
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechEnergyFoodTechHealthtechMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Norrsken VCGeneral Partnercurrent2017 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Nordtech GroupChairmancurrent2021 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Instabox, Koeniggsegg, Sellpy, Mentimeter, Asket, Miramis, CDLP, Stravito, GeoGuessr, Hemla.Angel Investorcurrent2015 — present
- FASTY AB, Talentech ReachMee, MCD, Microdeb.Majority Owner and Chairman2009 — 2026
- Acne Studios, Maria Nilsdotter, Beckmans Designhögskola, Matsmart, Insplanet, Tasteline.Board Member and/or Minority Owner2009 — 2024
- PearsonAuthor2002 — 2010
- Gymgrossisten.comOwner/CEO2005 — 2008
- Swedbank MarketsVice President, Corporate Finance2002 — 2006
- Spray VenturesInvestment Manager1999 — 2002
- Domain Network/Cogent IPC/Melbourne ITFounder1996 — 1999
Skills & more
Investments68Entrepreneurship56Business Strategy51Corporate Finance32Start-ups33Business Development27Mergers & Acquisitions17Leadership26Software as a Service (SaaS)
From David's professional profile.
Colleagues at Norrsken VC
Agate Freimane
General Partner at Norrsken VC
Agnes Svensson
Chief Impact Officer at Norrsken VC
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Alexander Danielsson
Partner at Norrsken VC
Anna Lundin
Investment Manager at Norrsken VC
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Beata Enwall
Investment Manager at Norrsken VC
Cecilia Ma
Investment Manager at Norrsken VC
Christian zu Jeddeloh
Investment Manager at Norrsken VC
Clara Lindh Bergendorff
Venture Partner at Norrsken VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Frykman?
- David Frykman, a hands-on scaling expert with 25+ years in entrepreneurship, has angel-backed Acne Studios and GeoGuessr and holds an MBA, an economics degree and training in psychology and philosophy.
- Where does David Frykman work?
- David Frykman is General Partner at Norrsken VC.
- What does David Frykman invest in?
- David Frykman invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does David Frykman write?
- David Frykman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did David Frykman go to school?
- David Frykman studied at Stockholm School of Economics (MSc, Economics); Stockholm University (B.Sc., Psychology); Asian Institute of Management (MBA, Business).
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Also attended Stockholm School of Economics215
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Also attended Stockholm University87
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Also worked at Pearson23
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